Malcolm vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Cultural Roots

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#314
Total SSA Count
1,088
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mal, Mac, Colm

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Malcolm Rank #314
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Malcolm ___

  • Malcolm James
  • Malcolm Alexander
  • Malcolm David
  • Malcolm Thomas
  • Malcolm Xavier
  • Malcolm Reid

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Malcolm

Duncan Angus Fiona Callum Isla

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malcolm or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Theodore mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Malcolm and Theodore boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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